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“If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride – and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high, so are the rewards.” – Bear Bryant Ladies and gentlemen, time will not permit me to highlight the Genesis of this struggle and how we get here. Truth be told, we are not part of the ungrateful generations who go to power and forgot how they get there, trample on the purpose of power and got drunk that they loss their conscience and respect for humanity... God forbid.  Today, I am anointed and equipped by divinity, motivated to celebrate her excellency distinguished Sen (Barr) Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, the courageous woman, transparent senator and a woman with substance, beautiful and gifted with skills and the lion killer... Happy birthday.  I remember vividly where the struggle for liberation began and I am glad despite all the challenge, humiliation, abused  and name calling, you did not quit or get discouraged. Instead, you find reasons why we mu...

The Senator Representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha H Akpoti -Uduaghan and other Northern Senators under the aegis of the Northern Senators' Forum on Tuesday condemned the spate of military intervention in the West African sub-region.  The Northern Senators' Forum under the leadership of Senator Ahmed Ningi condemned in strong terms the spate of military intervention in the democratic space of West Africa.  The Northern Senators also condemned the recent coup in Niger Republic, calling on the military juntas to obey the demand of ECOWAS by releasing President Mohammed Bazoum and his immediate family members.   They further asked the military junta in Niger to bring a transition timetable that will last not more than two years period and called on ECOWAS to lift the restrictions on the Niger Republic in the interest of business and border communities.  The Senators believed that innocent civilians should not be allowed to suffer because of ...

Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has been named the Chairman, Senate committee on Local Content and also the Vice Chairman on Senate committee on Steel.  The announcement was made on Monday by the Senate President,  Godswill Akpabio during the Senate plenary.  The newly appointed chairmen and vice chairmen are as follows: Local Content - Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Chairman) Steel – Patrick Udubueze (Chairman), Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Vice – Chairman) Tourism – Shuaibu Isa Lau, Ireti Kingigbe (Vice-Chairman) Inter-Parliamentary Affairs – Jimoh Ibrahim (Chairman) State and Local Government Affairs – Binos Yaroe (Chairman), Francis Fadahunsi (Vice Chairman) National Atomic and Nuclear Energy – Sahabi Alhaji Yau (Chairman), Mustapha Khalid Ibrahim (Vice Chairman) Youth and Community Engagement – Yemi Adaramodu (Chairman) Sport Development – Kawu Sumaila (Chairman), Ned Nwoko (Vice Chairman) Niger Delta Affairs – Babajide Ipinsagba (Chairman), Rev. Amos Kumai Yohanna (Vice Chair...

The Senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Saturday, celebrated with her constituents following her victory at the Appeal Court and swearing-in ceremony.  The people who could not hide their joy trooped out in their numbers to give the first female Senator from Kogi State a triumphant reception.   Addressing the people, Senator Natasha pledged to be a good ambassador and to repay the trust placed in her. "I promise to change the narrative of Ebiraland, people across the country will admire you. I promise to provide fertilizers and other incentives that will bring about good yields to our farmers. "I know what our women are going through,  I promise to provide business support that will end the challenges of LAPO.  I promise to make you all proud and bring job opportunities for our teeming youth", she said.  The Senator also promised to use her office to advocate and ensure Ajoakuta Steel Complex lying mori...

The Senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was unexpectedly denied access to the Palace of late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM, Dr. Ado Ibrahim during her condolence visit to families of the late Monarch on Saturday.   The Senator and her entourage were denied access to the popular Azad palace of the late paramount ruler and prevented from paying her last respects to the late Monarch.  Addressing the crowd outside the palace, Senator Natasha said, she came to show her appreciation to the late Monarch for the love and support shown to her when he was alive.  "Our father was a pillar to our senatorial victory and I enjoyed this privilege support from the time of the Ajaokuta steel advocacy because the development of Ebiraland was all his concern. "He was a peaceful man, may the peace he preached reign in Ebiraland. Even though he's not with us today physically, he's still with us in spirit, he would have been happy to receive ...

Shortly after her swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Barr. Natasha  Akpoti-Uduaghan contributed on the motion sponsored by Senator Osita Ngwu representing Enugu West.  Senator Osita sponsored a motion to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the dwindling revenue desirable from solid mineral development in the country.  "Ascertain the extent and impact of illegal mining activities and the extent of complicity of both local and expatriate industry players", amongst others.  While contributing to the motion, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan called on the Senate to consider policies to curb environment degradation, host communities involvement and advanced seismic reports.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has administered the oath of office on Barr. Natasha Akpoti -Uduaghan as the Senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The swearing-in took place in the Senate chamber on Thursday. The ceremony follows the recent declaration by the Appeal Court which declared Natasha as the duly elected Senator for Kogi Central senatorial district, affirming the tribunal's earlier judgment. Speaking shortly after she was sworn in by the Senate President, Senator Natasha expressed her commitment to bring positive change and be a strong voice for the good people of Kogi Central senatorial district.

Senator Natasha H Akpoti-Uduaghan on Wednesday received certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District.  The electoral umpire issued the certificate of return to Natasha following her declaration by the Appeal Court on Tuesday as the duly elected Senator of Kogi Central senatorial District. The appellate court in its ruling upheld the earlier judgment of the Tribunal which declared the PDP candidate as the authentic senator of Kogi Central with lawful votes of 54,354 while Ohere APC scored 51,291 votes.  Speaking shortly after obtaining her certificate of return, Senator Natasha promised to fulfill her campaign promises and be a strong voice for her people in the Senate.

Former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the last presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has extended his congratulations and admiration to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for her bold and courageous fight that led to her victory at the Appeal Court.  Atiku expressed his strong belief that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan exemplifies the essence of a dedicated woman in politics, highlighting her determination to regain her Senate seat, despite the challenges she encountered along the way. The PDP presidential candidate joined fellow Nigerians in celebrating Senator Natasha's tenacity and looked forward to her active participation on the floor of Nigerian Senate. The former Vice President said, "Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is an excellent example of a woman in politics.  "She is bold and courageous. Her hard fight to reclaim her seat in the Senate tells of her remarkable character. Congratulations...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the duly elected Senator of Kogi Central senatorial district.  The appellate court upheld the earlier ruling of the Tribunal which declared Natasha as the winner of the February 25, 2023 Kogi Central senatorial election.  The Appeal Court in its ruling held that the Tribunal was right in its judgment, adding that the results of the Polling units in Ganaja Ward were unlawfully and deliberated omitted from the collation of results when INEC is duty bound to accept such results.  The appellate court further stressed that the petitioners failed to tender any other result to challenge the results tendered by the appellants.   "No evidence was adduced to justify the claim of overcoming in the polling units. There is no reason whatsoever for rejecting the votes of the polling units.  "The area challenged by the petitioners for not being allowed to challenge the results of the election is ...

It was at about 8:00 A.M. on Sunday, October 29, 2023, that I read on social media of the great passing of an illustrious and benevolent traditional ruler Alhaji Ado Ibrahim the paramount ruler of EBIRALAND. In the annals of history, your reign shall forever stand as a testament to the ideals of wisdom, compassion, and unwavering dedication to your people...Your Majesty your children missed you. Our kingdom flourished under the luminous glow of your leadership, guided by a vision that transcended the bounds of mere governance. Even when the system set to protect you rises against you, your wisdom quenches the fire that was set to unravel... O death! I wish you tarry a short while before striking. You were not merely a king, but a beacon of hope, a paragon of virtue, and a guardian of justice. You vehemently stood up against the intimidation and harassment of your people and proudly took the bullet that was to come for them. O death, you have only succeeded in hurting the body, the virt...

Chief Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan mourns the passing of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, who passed on at the age of 94. Chief Natasha extends her condolences to the immediate family of the late King, the entire Ebira Kingdom, Kogi State, and Nigeria as a whole, expressing that the Ohinoyi was a symbol of hope, wisdom, and courage until his passing. She considers the loss of the Ohinoyi a personal one for herself and her family, emphasizing that he had been a source of strength and encouragement in her mission to change the narrative. While offering prayers for the repose of the King's soul, she finds solace in the knowledge that the late King lived a fulfilling life, and his exemplary life will continue to inspire those who are still living. The late Dr. Ado Ibrahim ascended to the throne of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland on June 2, 1997, and reigned for 26 years.

The 2023 Kogi Central senatorial election was an opportunity for the people of Kogi Central to send a strong message and correct the wrongs. The people decided to elect someone who will represent their interests and speak for them in the Senate for another four years. It's important to state that selfish and greedy political leaders, especially in this part of the world, will always want to have their way and impose their stooges against the will of the people. The current steersman of the State demonstrated this during the election and is still determined to fight for his stooge to thwart the will of the people despite being defeated at the Tribunal. What seemed impossible to the naysayers happened with their mouths agape when the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal declared Barr. Natasha H Akpoti-Uduaghan of PDP as the authentic winner of the 2023 Kogi Central senatorial election and ordered INEC to immediately withdraw the certificate of return given to the Governor's anoi...

Ladies and gentlemen, I beseech you again to lend me your ears as I speak on the arrogance and pride that has eaten deep into our (politicians') leaders across Kogi state and Nigeria at large. Please know, *I am in my element doing what I am here to do....To this end, I was born, and for this cause, I came into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth and also be among the speakers of truth to power. So therefore touch not the Lord anointed. To every action there is a reaction...the consumption of arrogance and pride in a leader is deadly and we must do everything possible and within to avoid history repeating itself, else the next generation would not be proud of our position in a time of chronic confusion like this in our land. An "arrogant leader" typically refers to someone in a position of authority who displays a high degree of self-importance, superiority, and a lack of consideration for others' opinions or feelings. This type of leader tends to ove...

Ahead of Court of Appeal ruling to decide the authentic winner of Kogi Central senatorial election, available reports showed Governor Yahaya Bello has dragged Kogi first class chiefs to lobby President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to influence the ruling and stops Barr. Natasha Akpoti of PDP from emerging.  The Governor allegedly brought all the 6 Ohi in his home town of Kogi Central namely Ohi of Adavi, Okengwe, Okene, Ihima, Eika and Eganyi and some prominent personalities who have been in Abuja for the past two days trying to see Mr. President to convince him to influence the Appeal Court ruling in favor of his anointed candidate.  Bello is trying to convince the president that Natasha's victory in Appeal Court will affect the success of the APC in the upcoming Novermber governorahip poll in the state.  Recall that Kogi State Election Petition Tribubal in its ruling in September 6 declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the authentic winner of the election.

Great people of Kogi State,  we have so much ignorance across the state parading themselves as leaders yet the purpose of leaders is not known to them.  they abuse, slap, and threaten their subject all in the name of being a leader. Ask them what is the purpose of government. There you will know the kind of leaders you have. SAD It was Myles Monroe who said, when you don't know the purpose of a thing, abuse is inevitable. And the only way to know the purpose of a thing. is to know the mind of the maker. You don't ask a thing what its purpose is. Knowing the difference between corruption and good governance will guide your choice comes Nov 11 2023. it will also be a guide to so much ignorance that might become accidental leaders or appointees in the future. follow me Corruption and good governance are two contrasting concepts that play a crucial role in the functioning of societies, particularly in public administration and governance. Here are the key differences between them:...

Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the service of the people and to the state at large. Margaret Chase Smith.  Ladies and gentlemen of Kogi State, elders and youth, I beseech you to give me your listening ears. It's apparent that  Kogi East, West and Kogi Central are carried away by their chauvunistic quest for power. Unfortunately, this  has never been productive to  any of the constituency.  "Good leaders prioritize the needs of their people, consider the overall development and well-being of society, and do not let personal agendas, tribalism, religious biases, or ethnic differences hinder their decisions and actions." Politics is a complex and subjective concept that can vary greatly depending on certain variables. Different individuals, groups, and political parties have their own goals, ideologies, and priorities, and these can change over time and in response to various factors such a...

In a bid to establish good rapport with the electorates within Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for House of Representative, Okehi/Adavi federal constituency, Hon. Abdulmaleek Abdulraheem Danga along with the House of Assembly Candidate, Okehi Constituency, Hon. Siyaka Onivehu embarked on a door-to- door campaign. Accompanied by the ward leaders, supporters the candidates stressed the need for them to effectively participate in the forthcoming general election by voting for the PDP candidates. Hon. Danga said the only way to change the present narrative in the area is to vote for all PDP candidates, from the Presidential to Senators, House of Representatives and the state House of Assembly candidates.  He also assured the electorates that their sufferings under the poor administration of the All Progressive Congress (APC) led government will soon come to an end with the PDP candidates coming on board.  Reiterating that the candi...

The Kogi Central Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate, Barr. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has felicitated with Engr. Isiaka Abdulazeez, a PDP stalwart in Kogi Central senatorial district. Barr. Natasha joined friends and family, and members of the party to celebrate the Okehi/Adavi House of Representatives aspirant in the last PDP primary election.  Akpoti described Engr. Abdulazeez as a loyal party man whose support and contribution to the party cannot be overlooked.  While praying for more fruitful years to celebrate, Barr. Natasha called on Engr. Abdulaziz for his continued support for the party as the February 25, 2023, general elections draw closer.  Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Campaign Organization (NAUCO).

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Kogi Central, Barr. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday felicitated with Captain Timi Iyela on the occasion of his birthday celebration.  The PDP senatorial candidate joined friends and family to celebrate the  former PDP Okene/Ogori-Magongo House of Representatives aspirant.  Barr. Natasha described Captain Iyela as a true party man who believes in the message of hope of the People Democratic Party and contributing to its actualization. While praying for more successful years ahead, the PDP senatorial candidate called on Captain Iyela for his continued support for the party ahead of the February 25th, 2023 general elections.  Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Campaign Organization (NAUCO).